Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His brass crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gorbundus fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with grey slacks. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished morningstar as well. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His ears are large.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 190 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her first spouse was a Adventurer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Adventurer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Hunter, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To protect her home; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp).

Description: This woman typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has moderate length blonde hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Nora was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and gnomish compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise copper. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a Roofer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She worked as a nervous Roofer and found it very stressful. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. She has moderate length brown hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Locksmith responsibilities is difficult; and she has a crush on the local jeweler

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.